Jo Renee S.

About Jo Renee S.

At the core of my professional ethos is a commitment to delivering strategic HR solutions that strengthen organizational health, accelerate business performance, and elevate the employee experience. With extensive leadership across national and global organizations, I have designed and executed industry-leading people strategies that align talent, culture, and business priorities during both growth and transformation.I’m not your typical HR executive. I am a strategic, dynamic leader who has turned challenges into triumphs on national and global stages whether in corporate boardrooms or government corridors. I see the big picture, solve problems with precision, and build cultures where productivity and engagement thrive.My expertise spans the full spectrum of HR leadership, including talent development, mergers & acquisitions, organizational design, and HR Strategy. I specialize in building inclusive, high-performing workplaces and strategies that foster innovation, agility, and long-term stability. Whether integrating acquired teams, scaling operations, or designing forward-looking total rewards and workforce strategies, I position HR as a driver of sustainable business growth.My approach is rooted in this belief: values aren’t statements on a wall. Rather, they are demonstrated in leadership actions. Integrity means owning tough decisions. Inclusion means ensuring every voice has a seat at the table. Accountability means standing tall in both wins and losses. Trust is built when leaders live these values every day, and that’s how organizations truly thrive.Core Focus Areas:HR Strategy & Business AlignmentTalent Development & Leadership GrowthMergers & Acquisitions (HR Integration & Culture Alignment)Organizational Health & Employee EngagementChange Management & Workforce TransformationValues-Based Leadership & Culture Building

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Point Eight Power

   May 2025 — Present

   As a strategic HR leader at Point Eight Power, I oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources, ensuring that our people strategies directly drive business performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth. I partner with leadership to align workforce planning and talent strategies with organizational objectives, positioning HR as a critical enabler of success.My role encompasses talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, total rewards, employee and labor relations, compliance, and HR operations. I design and implement scalable programs that improve retention, reduce time-to-hire, and optimize costs, while also creating inclusive, high-performing cultures where employees thrive.I am deeply committed to building a people-first workplace. This includes fostering employee engagement, developing leadership capability, and driving organizational effectiveness through change management, policy development, and culture-building initiatives. By integrating HR strategy with business priorities, I help PEP remain competitive, resilient, and innovative.I bring a proven track record of delivering measurable impact from streamlining processes that improve efficiency to implementing rewards and development programs that increase employee satisfaction and retention. My passion lies in creating workplaces that balance organizational goals with employee well-being, ensuring both the business and its people can achieve their fullest potential.

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans

  Bachelors, Psychology